Role Summary:
This internship offers hands‑on experience contributing to the development, testing, and improvement of automation technologies used across global logistics systems. Interns will support real product and tooling initiatives while learning electromechanical system behavior, industrial software concepts, and R&D engineering workflows.
Essential Functions
Learn the electromechanical operation of automated material‑handling and logistics equipment.
Participate in the development and refinement of control algorithms for new and existing automation equipment.
Assist with testing, validation, and debugging of electromechanical and software‑driven systems.
Document design decisions, code updates, test results, and engineering guidelines.
Support the creation and improvement of engineering tools and processes used across R&D projects.
Collaborate with mechatronics, controls, and software engineers on cross‑functional product development efforts.
Identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Gain exposure to modern engineering standards, test processes, and development tools.
Required Education and Experience:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Coursework, academic projects, or hands‑on experience involving software development, automation, controls, or industrial equipment is preferred.
Technical Skills:
PLC code development experience
Exposure to automation or industrial systems
Analytical and problem‑solving skills
Familiarity with engineering documentation and testing practices
Interest in electromechanical systems or industrial software development
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full‑time summer internship position, Monday through Friday. Flexible start times are available between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., with end times between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., including a one‑hour lunch break.
Travel:
No travel required.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Office‑based environment with extended periods working at a computer
Occasional movement within the office to access equipment
Other Duties:
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may evolve as skills develop, and project needs change.
Top Skills
What We Do
Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports. The company is also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses and in the parcel market.
Vanderlande’s baggage handling systems are capable of moving over 4 billion pieces of baggage around the world per year. Its systems are active in more than 600 airports including 12 of the world’s top 20. More than 52 million parcels are sorted by its systems every day, which have been installed for the world’s leading parcel companies. In addition, many of the largest global e-commerce players and retailers have confidence in Vanderlande’s efficient and reliable solutions.
The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements. Vanderlande’s extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology.
Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 7,500 employees, all committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. With a consistently increasing turnover of 1.8 billion euros, it has established a global reputation over the past seven decades as a highly reliable partner for future-proof logistic process automation.
Vanderlande was acquired in 2017 by Toyota Industries Corporation, which will help it to continue its sustainable profitable growth. The two companies have a strong strategic match, and the synergies include cross-selling, product innovations, and research and development.
